The Santa Clause Vs. Jingle All The Way (Ep. 0019)

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12/24/21 • 62 min

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What started as the Movie Wars Christmas episode turned into a battle of deadbeat dads. Tune in as Kyle, Drew, and Phil determine who made Santa's naughty list. Or better yet, who gets the Turboman?

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Jingle All The Way

Workaholic Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) wants to make things up to his son, Jamie (Jake Lloyd), and wife, Liz (Rita Wilson). He promises to get Jamie the hottest toy of the season, Turbo-Man -- even though it's Christmas Eve and the toy is practically sold out. As Langston hunts down the elusive gift, he runs into mailman Myron (Sinbad), another father on the same quest. With the clock winding down, Langston's moral code is tested as he starts to learn the real meaning of Christmas.

Rating:
PG
Genre:
Comedy, Other, Kids & Family
Original Language:
English
Director:
Brian Levant
Producer:
Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe
Writer:
Randy Kornfield
Release Date (Streaming):
Nov 3, 1998
Box Office (Gross USA):
$60.6M
Runtime:
1h 28m

(Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jingle_all_the_way)

The Santa Clause

Divorced dad Scott (Tim Allen) has custody of his son (Eric Lloyd) on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, they are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that Scott must take Santa's place before the next Christmas arrives. Scott thinks he's dreaming, but over the next several months he gains weight and grows an inexplicably white beard. Maybe that night at the North Pole wasn't a dream after all -- and maybe Scott has a lot of work to do.

Rating:
PG
Genre:
Other, Comedy, Kids & Family
Original Language:
English
Director:
John Pasquin
Producer:
Bobby Newmyer, Brian Reilly, Jeffrey Silver
Writer:
Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick
Release Date (Theaters):
Nov 11, 1994 Wide
Release Date (Streaming):
Sep 7, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA):
$145.5M
Runtime:
1h 37m

(Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/santa_clause)

What started as the Movie Wars Christmas episode turned into a battle of deadbeat dads. Tune in as Kyle, Drew, and Phil determine who made Santa's naughty list. Or better yet, who gets the Turboman?

Jingle All The Way

Rating:
PG
Genre:
Comedy, Other, Kids & Family
Original Language:
English
Director:
Brian Levant
Producer:
Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe
Writer:
Randy Kornfield
Release Date (Streaming):
Nov 3, 1998
Box Office (Gross USA):
$60.6M
Runtime:
1h 28m

(Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jingle_all_the_way)

The Santa Clause

Rating:
PG
Genre:
Other, Comedy, Kids & Family
Original Language:
English
Director:
John Pasquin
Producer:
Bobby Newmyer, Brian Reilly, Jeffrey Silver
Writer:
Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick
Release Date (Theaters):
Nov 11, 1994 Wide
Release Date (Streaming):
Sep 7, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA):
$145.5M
Runtime:
1h 37m

(Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/santa_clause)

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Rating:
PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action Violence)
Genre:
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language:
English
Director:
J.J. Abrams
Producer:
Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk
Writer:
Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams, Michael Arndt
Release Date (Theaters):
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA):
$123
Runtime:
2h 16m
Distributor:
Walt Disney

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Star Trek (2009)

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Rating:
PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action|Brief Sexual Content|Violence)
Genre:
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language:
English
Director:
J.J. Abrams
Producer:
J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof
Writer:
Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
Release Date (Theaters):
May 7, 2009 Wide
Release Date (Streaming):
Nov 17, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA):
$257.7M

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Rating:
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Genre:
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Original Language:
English
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Rating:
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Genre:
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Original Language:
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Director:
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Producer:
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Movie Wars - The Santa Clause Vs. Jingle All The Way (Ep. 0019)

Transcript

What started as the Movie Wars Christmas episode turned into a battle of deadbeat dads. Tune in as Kyle, Drew, and Phil determine who made Santa's naughty list. Or better yet, who gets the Turboman?

Click here to become a Movie Wars Patron! Support Movie Wars for the price of a latteâ a month. A $7 contribution helps us make more content(eventual bonus features), grow the show, and feed our children. And isnât that what itâs about? The children.

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The Santa Clause Vs. Jingle All The Way (Ep. 0019) Top Questions Answered

What is the summary of the movie "Jingle All The Way"?

"Jingle All The Way" is about a workaholic father's quest to get the popular Turbo-Man toy for his son and discovering the true meaning of Christmas.

When was the movie "Jingle All The Way" released?

"Jingle All The Way" was released on November 3, 1998.

Who directed the movie "Jingle All The Way"?

"Jingle All The Way" was directed by Brian Levant.

How much did "Jingle All The Way" gross at the box office?

"Jingle All The Way" grossed $60.6 million at the box office.

What is the summary of the movie "The Santa Clause"?

In "The Santa Clause," a divorced father accidentally becomes Santa after he causes harm to someone wearing a Santa suit, and he must take on the role before the next Christmas arrives.